Open Light Touch Framework for Independent and Alternative Education Support for Children and Young People in Devon
Devon County Council · Local authority
In brief
Devon County Council was looking for suppliers for training and education work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £613,990,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 10 months, starting 19 February 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-16 Education Placements 19 February 2026 to 7 December 2026 What this lot coversPre-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent schools, independent special schools or non-maintained special schools. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services | £357,063,000 |
| Post-16 Education Placements 19 February 2026 to 7 December 2026 What this lot coversPost-16 Education Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with independent post-16 settings and independent special post-16 settings schools and colleges. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services | £163,437,000 |
| Alternative Education Provision (EOTAS) 19 February 2026 to 7 December 2026 What this lot coversBespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support which form part of an educated other than at school (EOTAS) which has been named within a child or young person's statutory Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services | £59,179,170 |
| Alternative Education Provision (Reintegration) 19 February 2026 to 7 December 2026 What this lot coversBespoke packages of Alternative Education Provision support to enable children and young people to reintegrate to their school or move onto another education setting. | Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services, Training, Education services | £34,310,830 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 066261-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
90Awards
69Suppliers it has used most for training
- Eat That Frog C.I.C.3 contracts
- United Response2 contracts
- 1ST Staff Limited1 contract
- 3 Dimensions Care Limited1 contract
- 33 Recruitment Ltd1 contract
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From notice 066261-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.